HESTA has put out a call for nominations of dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services in Australia for the 2021 HESTA Excellence Awards.
With a $60,000 prize pool up for grabs, the national awards celebrate professionals from these four sectors who achieve outstanding health outcomes for Australians.
HESTA CEO, Debby Blakey said the ongoing battle with Covid has demonstrated the critical importance of allied health, disability services, aged care and community services professionals in protecting and supporting their communities, as well as to economic recovery.
“These amazing professionals are supporting Australians to stay healthy and well, and our economy to remain resilient and productive. They have often delivered the very highest standards of care in the most challenging of circumstances,” Blakey said. “Their work is exceptional and should be recognised nationally.”
Anyone working in the four sectors who are involved in the delivery of exceptional care or service can nominate or be nominated. Nominations are open for both the Outstanding Organisation and Team Excellence categories.
An independent judging panel comprising sector representatives will choose a winner from each sector and for each category. The eight winners will each take home $7500, donated by awards supporter banking group ME, to be put towards professional development or development of their chosen initiative.
ME CEO, Adam Crane said the bank was proud of their HESTA Awards program partnership, which began in 2007. “The award recognises the resilience and commitment of these unsung heroes, the local legends who help us at every stage of our lives, from birth to old age and even through a pandemic. We applaud every one of this year’s future nominees,” he said.
Nominations close on May 2. Finalists will be announced on July 27 and revealed at the awards ceremony in Melbourne on August 25, 2021, subject to Covid safety restrictions.
For more information or to submit a nomination visit: hestaawards.com.au